hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Aug 1, 2011 11:26pm
I like the "Aura" of Fenway, so to speak, but I hate the park itself. Garbage stadium.
Great win by the Tribe. This was a solid line up tonight. Carrera is starting to earn his stay with the recent play. Very solid job of getting on base.
Kipnis may be warming up. Dude was a beast tonight and would be a BIG boost to the offense, especially with Druby and Brantley doing their thing.
Also, heard that a sick kid in a hospital asked Druby to hit 2 HR's for him tonight. Awesome.
2 GB now and also picked a game up on Chicago who was breathing down our necks.
Great win by the Tribe. This was a solid line up tonight. Carrera is starting to earn his stay with the recent play. Very solid job of getting on base.
Kipnis may be warming up. Dude was a beast tonight and would be a BIG boost to the offense, especially with Druby and Brantley doing their thing.
Also, heard that a sick kid in a hospital asked Druby to hit 2 HR's for him tonight. Awesome.
2 GB now and also picked a game up on Chicago who was breathing down our necks.
OQB
Posts: 6,679
Aug 1, 2011 11:32pm
Finally our offense showed up!
I love the top of our lineup right now:
Brantley
Kipnis
Cabrera
Hafner
IF Kipnis can stay this consistent we could keep him at 2 and Choo could hit in the 6 or 7 hole to have a nice bat in the bottom of the order when he comes back.
We still have to to do .500 or better these two series with the Red Sox and Rangers
I love the top of our lineup right now:
Brantley
Kipnis
Cabrera
Hafner
IF Kipnis can stay this consistent we could keep him at 2 and Choo could hit in the 6 or 7 hole to have a nice bat in the bottom of the order when he comes back.
We still have to to do .500 or better these two series with the Red Sox and Rangers
BRF
Posts: 8,748
Aug 1, 2011 11:58pm
How about a little Glitter for this big win?
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Con_Alma
Posts: 12,198
Aug 2, 2011 5:57am
The offense has finally contributed. Now the question is can it be more consistent.
royal_k
Posts: 4,423
Aug 2, 2011 7:11am
Huff goes tonight. He has to keep the ball in the park for the Tribe to have a chance. He's been pretty good since coming up. But this park can be hard on LH pitchers.
*edit...I just saw he goes against Beckett. Never mind. We don't have much of a chance at all.
*edit...I just saw he goes against Beckett. Never mind. We don't have much of a chance at all.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Aug 2, 2011 7:39am
Need to see MORE of THIS offense consistently and less of the "getting no hit into the 7th inning" offense. The pitching will do it's job.
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Aug 2, 2011 8:02am
still don't like Brantley in the #1 spot--switch him with Fuk--IMO he's better suited down the orderOQB;849273 wrote:Finally our offense showed up!
I love the top of our lineup right now:
Brantley
Kipnis
Cabrera
Hafner
IF Kipnis can stay this consistent we could keep him at 2 and Choo could hit in the 6 or 7 hole to have a nice bat in the bottom of the order when he comes back.
We still have to to do .500 or better these two series with the Red Sox and Rangers
Glory Days
Posts: 7,809
Aug 2, 2011 10:02am
Just saw Carrasco was suspended 6 games. Will this move the Ubaldo start up?
Wooball
Posts: 1,325
Aug 2, 2011 10:09am
Glory Days;849490 wrote:Just saw Carrasco was suspended 6 games. Will this move the Ubaldo start up?
I believe Carrasco is appealing the suspension, so he will be able to pitch until the appeal process is over.
grodt
Posts: 1,588
Aug 2, 2011 10:27am
Yup he's appealing and I believe pitching Wednesday.
TBone14
Posts: 6,383
Aug 2, 2011 11:39am
Some amazing Boston stats.
Red Sox are 31-12 against teams with winning records. Hard to believe. Also, Sox destroy left handed pitching. 24-12 vs LH starters and a team OBP of almost .360 in those games. Huff will have to be magical tonight to get a win.
Beckett has given up 4 ER over his last 3 starts spanning 22 innings.
Go get em boys.
Red Sox are 31-12 against teams with winning records. Hard to believe. Also, Sox destroy left handed pitching. 24-12 vs LH starters and a team OBP of almost .360 in those games. Huff will have to be magical tonight to get a win.
Beckett has given up 4 ER over his last 3 starts spanning 22 innings.
Go get em boys.
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Al Bundy
Posts: 4,180
Aug 2, 2011 1:50pm
Even more amazing 5 of those 12 losses to tribeTBone14;849615 wrote:Some amazing Boston stats.
Red Sox are 31-12 against teams with winning records. Hard to believe. Also, Sox destroy left handed pitching. 24-12 vs LH starters and a team OBP of almost .360 in those games. Huff will have to be magical tonight to get a win.
Beckett has given up 4 ER over his last 3 starts spanning 22 innings.
Go get em boys.
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Aug 2, 2011 1:54pm
Yep, for whatever reason the Indians and White Sox have killed the Red Sox this year. 4-9 combined against those two teams. The only other team in the AL they have a losing record against is Texas, they were swept in those early season doldrums down there.
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The Answer
Posts: 209
Aug 2, 2011 1:54pm
Going to the game tonight....hoping we can hit Beckett like they did lackey.....go tribe
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Aug 2, 2011 4:39pm
I dont have much faith tonight. Huff will have to be better than he has been, and Im not sure he CAN be better than he has been lol. Beckett is not only rolling, but always mows us down.
As for the line-up, I do like it better with Kipnis at the 2-hole. But Fuk still needs to be leading off and Brantley at 7. When Choo comes back, Brantley Carrera at 8-9 would be pretty nice to turn the line-up over. Especially if Carrera can keep up the "just shy" clip of .300 he has going.
As for the line-up, I do like it better with Kipnis at the 2-hole. But Fuk still needs to be leading off and Brantley at 7. When Choo comes back, Brantley Carrera at 8-9 would be pretty nice to turn the line-up over. Especially if Carrera can keep up the "just shy" clip of .300 he has going.
Glory Days
Posts: 7,809
Aug 2, 2011 7:41pm
Eh, tonight is gonna be a rain out. forecast is rain/thunderstorms till about 10-11pm
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Aug 2, 2011 7:42pm
Glory Days;850062 wrote:Eh, tonight is gonna be a rain out. forecast is rain/thunderstorms till about 10-11pm
If Boston doesnt tweak their rotation, this is good as we miss Beckett. But I doubt it, and we will close with Beckett and Lester. Fuck that.
Glory Days
Posts: 7,809
Aug 2, 2011 7:51pm
Laley23;850063 wrote:If Boston doesnt tweak their rotation, this is good as we miss Beckett. But I doubt it, and we will close with Beckett and Lester. **** that.
nevermind, its a low low percentage and from the looks of the map, should clear up around 8pm.
Glory Days
Posts: 7,809
Aug 2, 2011 8:42pm
Game time!
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Aug 2, 2011 8:43pm
Go Team!!!
I really have no hope for this game tonight....hopefully they can score a few off Beckett though.
I really have no hope for this game tonight....hopefully they can score a few off Beckett though.
Glory Days
Posts: 7,809
Aug 2, 2011 8:48pm
well after a dissapointing AB by Brantley, Kipnis continues to be on fire.
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Aug 2, 2011 8:49pm
GOATnis
iclfan2
Posts: 6,360
Aug 2, 2011 8:51pm
3hrs in 3 games. Not bad...
royal_k
Posts: 4,423
Aug 2, 2011 8:53pm
wes_mantooth;850149 wrote:GOATnis
Studnis
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Aug 2, 2011 8:53pm
Glory Days;850145 wrote:well after a dissapointing AB by Brantley, Kipnis continues to be on fire.
The new Joey Belle?